Removing The Main Control - Whirlpool Cabrio WTW8500DW Technical Education

Component Locations – Console Electronics & Valves (Figure 6)
AC Cord
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.

Removing the Main Control

IMPORTANT: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitive Device.
Failure to follow the ESD precautions outlined at the
beginning of Section 6 "Testing" may destroy, damage, or
weaken the main control assembly.
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off water supply to washer.
Component Locations, Bottom View – Drive System & Drain Pump (Figu
3. Perform the procedures on pages 4-3 or 4-4, "Removing
the Console" prior to performing the following steps.
4. Remove pressure hose from Main Control (see Figure 1).
5. Disconnect all connectors from the Main Control (see
Figure 1).
6. Using a 1/4" nut driver, remove the two (2) hex-head
screws (locations circled in Figure 1) securing the main
control to the top panel of the washer.
Motor
Removing the Main Control
Bleach/Oxi
Valve
(not on all
models)
Hot Water
Cold Water
Valve
Valve
Motor Cover
Bolt
Fabric
Softener
Valve
J5
J2
J4
Connector
J1
J2
User Interface
J4
J5
J6
J12
J18
Front of Washer
Whirlpool 2014 CABRIO
COMPONENT ACCESS
Main Control Board
MAIN CONTROL
J12
J1
Pressure Hose
Figure 1
Component(s)
Motor
Valves & Thermistors
Pumps & Clutch Coil
Heater Element
Lid Lock
Power Cord
User Interface
Recirculation Pump
Direct Drive Washer
®
Pressure Ho
J6
J18
4-7
n
Drain Pum